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Al Hilal withdraws from the Saudi Super Cup and is replaced by Al Ahli
After playing 56 matches in the 2024/25 season, Al Hilal withdraws from the Saudi Super Cup due to fixture overload and player fatigue. Al Ahli will replace them in the tournament held in Hong Kong this August.
Barcelona cancels friendly match in Japan due to breach of contract
Barcelona did not board the plane to Japan. The Spanish champions have canceled the friendly match against Vissel Kobe due to a breach of contract by the organizer of the friendly fixture.
Scherpen heads into the Champions League with Union Saint-Gilloise
Kjell Scherpen is joining Union Saint-Gilloise. The 25-year-old Dutch goalkeeper had limited prospects for playing time at his club Brighton & Hove Albion. The Belgian champions announced the transfer on Thursday afternoon.
Mbappé strongly hints at a new shirt number at Real Madrid
All signs point to Kylian Mbappé wearing the number 10 shirt at Real Madrid next season. Several media outlets have already reported it, and now the French star has strongly hinted at it himself with a social media post.
Returning to Athletic was something I was always sure about
Jesús Areso returns to Athletic Club in a €12M deal from Osasuna, signing for six seasons. The 26-year-old right-back prioritised a return to San Mamés despite offers from abroad, and the club sees him as a key piece for the future.
Benfica brings Félix back with a profit of 102 million euros
According to reports from Portugal, João Félix is on the verge of returning to Benfica. Now 25 years old, the Portuguese forward has spent the past few years moving between several top European clubs but never managed to establish himself as an undisputed starter. As a result, his transfer value once as high as 127 million euros has significantly declined.
Rice shuts down the critics: 'He’s going to blow you away'
Declan Rice has come to the defense of Arsenal's new signing, Noni Madueke. Some Arsenal fans were unhappy with the arrival of the former PSV player, and an online petition to block the transfer was signed over five thousand times. However, Rice believes Madueke is going to blow them away.
Preparations under Slot: this is how Liverpool are working towards the start of the season
Liverpool have already begun their preparations for the new season. Arne Slot's championship-winning team still have a few friendly matches to play before the official games begin. Next stop: AC Milan.
Barcelona will travel to Japan after all: issues surrounding friendly match resolved
Barcelona have boarded the plane to Japan after all. The Spanish champions had considered cancelling the friendly match against Vissel Kobe due to a breach of contract by the event organizer, but the Catalan club has now confirmed that the issues have been resolved.
Malacia could swap Man Utd for a top Saudi club
Tyrell Malacia could leave Manchester United. The left-back is considering a concrete offer from Saudi Arabia, well-informed sources have confirmed.